Relay vs Kayako

Compare Relay and Kayako. See features, pricing, and which is best for AI email support.

Feature Comparison

FeatureRelayKayako
AI Email Drafting
Multi-LLM AI drafts
No AI drafting
Knowledge Base
Built-in KB for AI context
Help center included
Customer Journey Tracking
Email-focused analytics
Full customer journey view
Live Chat
Email-focused
Built-in live chat
Starting Price
$49/mo with AI
$15/agent/mo

Key Differences

AI Capability

Relay

Full AI draft generation

Kayako

No AI drafting features

Relay leads in AI email support

Channel Focus

Relay

Email-first with AI

Kayako

Email + live chat + social

Kayako for multi-channel; Relay for AI email

Customer View

Relay

Email thread context

Kayako

Unified customer journey tracking

Kayako has broader customer context

Pricing Comparison

Relay

  • Starter$49/mo
  • Professional$99/mo
  • Business$249/mo

Kayako

  • Essential$15/agent/mo
  • Growth$30/agent/mo
  • EnterpriseContact Sales

Kayako starts at $15/agent but has no AI drafting. Relay's $49/mo includes full AI email support.

Who Should Choose What?

Choose Relay if you...

  • AI email drafting
  • Multi-LLM flexibility
  • Simple email-first workflow

Choose Kayako if you...

  • Customer journey tracking
  • Live chat support
  • Multi-channel help desk

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kayako have AI features?

Kayako offers basic automation but lacks AI draft generation. Relay provides full multi-LLM AI drafting.

Is Relay a good Kayako replacement?

If email is your primary channel and you want AI drafting, Relay is an excellent choice over Kayako.

How much does Kayako cost vs Relay?

Kayako starts at $15/agent/mo. Relay starts at $49/mo with AI drafting included.

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